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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 564.18 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 564.18 and 261.48 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 564.18 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/564.18 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 564.18 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 147,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,521.79/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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